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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Adds New Summer, Fall Programs

Visitors to the Smokies this summer and fall will find a slate of new family friendly programs, including some with American Sign Language interpreters.

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By Jan Childs - May 30th, 2025 8:25am

Amid Damage From Helene, Hellbenders May Get Endangered Species Listing

The fight to save the hellbender illustrates the role national parks can play in saving species like this one from extinction.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 30th, 2025 2:30am

Appalachian Trail Grant Money

Up to $400,000 in grant money is available to organizations and projects working to protect and conserve areas around the Appalachian Trail.

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By Jan Childs - May 30th, 2025 2:30am

Historic Kīlauea Observation Deck Reopens At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A historic observation deck that provides panoramic views of the summit of Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano is open again, seven years after it closed.

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By Jan Childs - May 29th, 2025 8:57am

Where To See The Sea Turtles This Summer

Summer is sea turtle nesting season along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and national parks are a great place to catch a glimpse of these iconic sea creatures.

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By Jan Childs - May 29th, 2025 2:30am

Yellowstone National Park Reports First Wildfire of 2025

A small creeping wildfire sparked by lightning along the western edge of Yellowstone National Park was quickly controlled by park firefighters.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 28th, 2025 7:18pm

Wildfire Breaks Out At Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve In Alaska

Smokejumpers deployed to battle a wildfire at Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve along the border of eastern Alaska and Canada.

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By Jan Childs - May 28th, 2025 12:30pm

Battle Over Cash Payments At National Parks Drags On

The ongoing battle over whether the National Park Service should accept U.S. currency for entrance fees and other payments in parks is dragging on in a Washington, D.C., courthouse, with no end in sight.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 28th, 2025 2:30am

Yellowstone Roads Open For Summer

All of Yellowstone National Park's roads are now open for the summer.

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By Jan Childs - May 27th, 2025 11:04am

Concern Raised Over Whether Congress Would Give Interior Lump Sum For FY26

Lack of specificity over how the Interior Department would spend funding President Donald Trump has requested for Fiscal 2026 has raised questions in and outside the National Park Service over whether it was done intentionally so Interior Secretary Doug Burgum would receive a lump sum that he could distribute as he chooses.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2025 3:00am